Seattle Sounders' Xander Bailey, second from right, is congratulated by teammates Chad Marshall (14), Jalil Anibaba, second from left, and Stefan Frei after scoring a ceremonial first goal against Tottenham Hotspur AP

There were great scenes to begin Tottenham's pre-season friendly against the Seattle Sounders, as a teenager who has cystic fibrosis took to the field.

Xander Bailey, 18, lined up alongside US and Seattle captain Clint Dempsey as part of the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Fans cheered the youngster's name and held up banners and placards as he kicked-off with the former Spurs forward at Century Link Field.

Bailey was allowed to run through on goal and have a shot at Brad Friedel's goal - which was saved by the veteran keeper - and then left the field to rapturous applause from the 55,000 inside the stadium.

In Mauricio Pochettino's first game in charge of the club, Spurs twice came from behind in a game that saw three pentalties.

Lewis Holtby opened the scoring but Seattle fought back through Gonzalo Pineda and then Osvaldo Alonso.

Roberto Soldado rose from the bench to equalise from the penalty spot, before Tristan Bowen edged Seattle in front and then Iago Falque equalised for the north Londoners once more.

Speaking in an interview with The Sun on Sunday, Pochettino has said he has been tasked with eventually winning the league with Tottenham.

All managers want the best and want to be the best," Pochettino said.. "I knew from the first day I came here that Spurs are a big club.

"My challenge is to win the Premier League... eventually. This is our goal, to win the title one day.

"Our target at the moment is to provide a team capable of creating our philosophy on the pitch. To develop and improve the style of football we want to play."

Pochettino enjoyed success at Southampton last season, leading the Saints to their highest ever tally in the Premier League and eighth in the table - that equalled his highest ever finish as manager as he also finished eighth with Espanyol in 2011.

Tottenham Hotspur: Potential transfer targets

Tottenham Hotspur: Potential transfer targets

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Memphis Depay

The PSV winger impressed for the Netherlands as an impact sub during the World Cup, scoring twice and adding an assist for Louis van Gaal's team. He was excellent in Eredivisie last season, scoring 12 goals as PSV finished second. Depay is quick, skilful and strong and plays on the left, a problem position since the departure of Gareth Bale.

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Yevhen Konoplyanka

Spurs are battling with a number of clubs for the tricky Ukranian winger, who impressed against Tottenham for Dnipro in the Europa League last season. Liverpool are also said to be chasing the quick winger, who can play on the left or right wing, while West Ham have already had a £9.5m bid rejected.

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Miguel Lopes

The Sporting Lisbon defender spent last season on loan with French side Lyon, but the 27-year-old Portuguese international has been offered to Spurs on another loan spell with a view to a permanent deal

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Loic Remy

QPR may have just been promoted, but the French striker, who spent last season on loan at Newcastle, is seeking a move elsewhere. He has been a long-term target of Spurs, and could be available for £8m

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Javier Hernandez

There has been talk of Chicarito's unhappiness at being on the periphery of the Manchester United team. The Mexican could be a cut-price option to bolster Spurs' attack

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Nathaniel Clyne

The 23-year-old is another impressive Saints' youngster that Pochettino knows very well. Would tally with Spurs' new emphasis on youth

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David Marshall

The Cardiff goalkeeper made more saves (148) than any other goalkeeper in the Premier League last season, and would nudge Brad Friedel out of the way to be Hugo Lloris's No 2. Rivals Arsenal are reportedly weighing up a £15m bid

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Toby Alderweireld

The Belgium international could be reunited with his former Ajax defensive parter Jan Vertonghen. Moved to Atletico last summer but has spoken of his unhappiness at the La Liga champions

The Argentinian manager is yet to bring any new signings to White Hart Lane this summer, though they are close to a move for Swansea left back Ben Davies.

Spurs face another former team-mate on Wednesday when they play Jermain Defoe and Toronto FC.